For many travelers, summer begins when the bags are packed and the ferry pulls away from the dock. On Block Island, it starts much earlier. The season takes shape in the months leading up to arrival, in the decisions made ahead of time that turn a trip into something you can truly look forward to.
Staying at Champlin’s Resort & Marina is often part of that rhythm. Returning guests know that the best Block Island summers are built gradually, with a little intention and a lot of anticipation.
Anticipation Is Part of the Experience
There’s something different about a trip that’s planned well in advance. Dates are secured. Logistics are handled. Instead of scrambling as summer approaches, you get to enjoy the buildup. Conversations turn to arrival times, favorite spots, and how the days might unfold once you’re on island time.
On Block Island, that anticipation is part of the appeal. Limited inventory and high demand mean that knowing your plans are set brings a sense of ease long before you arrive.
Why Early Decisions Create Better Summers
The island rewards travelers who think ahead. Booking your Block Island hotel early allows guests to choose the dates, room types, and marina access that best fit their plans. It also opens the door to a more relaxed experience overall. Once the essentials are in place, the trip feels lighter.
For boaters, this is especially true. Marina slips fill quickly during peak season, and securing one early makes coordinating the rest of the trip far simpler. With docking and lodging aligned, the focus can shift to enjoying the island rather than managing logistics.
The Simplicity of Having Everything in Place
One of the advantages of Champlin’s Resort & Marina is how seamlessly boating and lodging come together. Guests arriving by boat can dock, settle in, and step directly into their stay without needing to shuttle between locations.
With marina booking now open for the 2026 season, guests can reserve their slip through Dockwa and take advantage of an added benefit on hotel accommodations. Securing both early creates a foundation for a smooth, well-paced summer visit.
A Summer That Feels Unrushed
Block Island has a way of slowing things down, but that feeling starts before arrival. When plans are in place, the island’s natural rhythm takes over. Days stretch out. Evenings linger. There’s room for spontaneity because the essentials are already handled.
This is what returning guests come back for year after year. Not just the destination, but the sense of calm that comes from knowing the trip is set. There are always a variety of Block Island activities to consider, so there’s something for everyone.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season
Although the resort is closed for the winter, summer planning is already underway. For those dreaming of long days on the water and easy evenings on the island, now is the time to start shaping the season ahead.
Summer on Block Island doesn’t begin when you arrive. It begins the moment you decide to make it happen. Book your summer getaway now!
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